Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

jps wrote:

dpowell wrote:RIP, 21-fretters.

Whad 'ya mean? I gots 21 frets.

Man, Jeff, that is one sublime-lookin' Ricky. Bet it plays even better, too. Peace, out.....Goofyfoot

mikethemod1992 wrote:Ummmm, im a tad bit confused. Ive seen some videos of the Jam where paul weller's rickenbackers have pickups near the crowns, rather than lower into the body. And the necks end near the top of the body, rather than into it. any information?

I don't know why, but I'm diggin' that metallic red... I'm a little confused, though... Is that a refin? custom? What year is that? It looks like it's got the new/old slimmed-down headstock.

Mossman wrote: I don't know why, but I'm diggin' that metallic red... I'm a little confused, though... Is that a refin? custom? What year is that? It looks like it's got the new/old slimmed-down headstock.

Looks like a late 80's Ruby 330.That is most definitely not the slim headstock.

chucksimms wrote:I don't mind 24, but prefer the 21 fret neck myself. It just looks right, especially with toasters. To me, that's an icon as important as a traditional Strat or Les Paul.

+1

Smaller headstock, full width inlays... I hope the next stop is 21 frets!

Agree Ethan. I'm so pleased that RIC has gone back to the samll headstocks and FWIs - awesome

You look at a modern 24-fret 360 and you can see the flat bit where the neck pickup was supposed to be. Breaks my heart.

21 frets 21 frets 21 frets 21 frets 21 frets 21 frets 21 frets

I'll see your twenty-one and raise you three more.

A couple more pics for ya Mitch of wellers old plank!

scotty wrote:A couple more pics for ya Mitch of wellers old plank!

Thanks Scotty!I put those in my collection.Was his a 1974?

Yup!

Care for another sir....

godber wrote:Care for another sir....

330 I Am Nobody cropped.jpg

Thanks Mark! Anybody have nice picks of his Mapleglo.Scotty posted some before but I didn't copy them at the time.

I can't place the MG, but here's another 21 fret salute.

..and with the TPWM.

beefandbones wrote:Smaller headstock, full width inlays... I hope the next stop is 21 frets!

+1. If Rickenbacker started producing 21-fret standard models again, I would immediately buy one. The 24s have nothing on the 21s aesthetically, and functionally I never use the extra three frets. Might be nice on a Les Paul, but not worth the "big-forehead" compromise on a Rick.

Anyone who prefers 24-fret models has 30 years of non-vintage, non-overpriced guitars to choose from.